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MEDIA RELEASE: Major boost to counter child exploitation

The battle against child exploitation and abuse will be substantially boosted with the opening of the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) in Brisbane today.

Abuse of children is a global epidemic that is becoming more prevalent, more organised and more extreme.

The Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said combatting the scourge of child exploitation required new approaches.

“Establishment of the Centre reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to tackling child exploitation,” he said.

“The ACCCE will be at the centre of a collaborative national approach to combatting organised crime led by the AFP with oversight from the Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Karl Kent.

“The ACCCE will bring together specialist expertise and skills from across the Home Affairs portfolio into a centralised hub to provide a consistent, holistic and cohesive response to exploitation and abuse.

“It will also link closely with the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Teams across Australia, international law enforcement agencies and the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner.

“Law enforcement agencies across Australia have been successful in disrupting, preventing and investigating instances of child exploitation, but the problem is growing.

“The Australian Federal Police alone received about 9,700 reports of child exploitation material in 2017, so far this year they have received more than 13,000 reports.”

The Centre is based on four pillars:

To use joint resources to prevent the exploitation of children;

To prepare future capabilities and technologies to combat exploitation and intervene earlier in the abuse of victims;

To better support our authorities to pursue and prosecute perpetrators; and

To protect victims from further victimisation and retrieve them from harm whilst protecting the wellbeing of members working in this crime type.

Mr Dutton said technological advances were greatly increasing the challenges for law enforcement.

“The continuing evolution of technology has only made it easier for perpetrators to contact children and share their abuse and torture through global networks,” he said.

“In today’s world any child can be targeted in their own home by an organised network of paedophiles, it is no longer enough for agencies to combat these offences in isolation.

“The Centre will help to draw the net around those seeking to harm our children,” Mr Dutton said.

MEDIA RELEASE: Carly’s Law to protect children from predators

13/08/2018

Tough new laws come into effect from today, aimed at better protecting children from exploitation by insidious predators.

Under Carly’s Law, named after Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan, an adult who communicates with a child and lies about their age or identity and meets or arranges to meet with the child will face a maximum five years in jail, while someone who communicates with a child and lies about their age or identity with the intent of committing an offence against the child will face up to 10 years in jail.

“These laws target this vile predatory behaviour at its early stages, and highlight just how seriously this Government views the issue,” said Attorney-General Vickie Chapman.

“Importantly, the laws provide another mechanism for the early intervention of law enforcement, providing harsh maximum penalties.”

SA Police Assistant Commissioner, Crime Scott Duval said South Australia Police supported any legislation which assists in making the community safer, particularly children navigating the challenging world that exists online.

“Police will continue to actively target, investigate and prosecute those who seek to exploit children online,” he said.

“We also openly encourage any person who has information regarding people who offend against children; or who are suspected of any crime, to report that to police or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 so police can follow up on this.”

CEO and Founder of the Carly Ryan Foundation and Carly's mum, Sonya Ryan, said it's a relief to know the gap she identified in the law more than seven years ago has now been addressed.

"Police now have a tool in their child protection toolkit to intercept predators before they cause harm to children," she said.

"Carly's Law can be used even before grooming or procurement of a child occurs, which is vitally important because by then, a child has been harmed.

"I'm grateful my daughter's legacy has been enshrined in legislation in South Australia in this way and look forward to engaging with the other states to afford children throughout the country the same protection."

Ms Chapman paid tribute to Ms Ryan, who has campaigned tirelessly for stronger laws to protect children after her daughter Carly was killed by convicted paedophile Garry Francis Newman who pretended to be a young musician online.

“These laws exist in no small part due to Sonya Ryan’s dedication and determination,” said Ms Chapman.

“The introduction of these laws should act as a powerful deterrent to predatory behaviour.”

MEDIA RELEASE: It’s official. Carly’s Law has passed in South Australia.

03/07/2018

The legacy of murdered South Australian teenager Carly Ryan was enshrined in legislation today, with a Bill for Carly’s Law passing through parliament.The law makes it an offence for an adult to lie about their age online or pretend to be someone they're not, to a child, and then attempt to meet that child.

Today's momentous occasion follows a tireless campaign at state and federal level, by Carly’s mum, Sonya Ryan. Ms Ryan, who is also the CEO and Founder of harm-prevention charity the Carly Ryan Foundation, has been lobbying for SA to introduce the legislation for more than five years.

"I feel such a sense of relief knowing police in my home state now have an extra tool to arrest criminals who use the internet to deceive and lure children," Ms Ryan said.“Carly can rest in peace knowing that this new law named in her honour, will prevent what happened to her happening to another innocent child in the future."In her name I will continue to advocate for measures to help protect children and give them every opportunity to thrive in our communities."

Last year, following the 10-year anniversary of Carly’s murder, the Federal Government agreed to insert a version of Carly’s Law into the Commonwealth Criminal Code. While Carly’s Law federally is broad in that acts in preparation to cause harm or engage in sexual activity with a child is outlawed, including lying about age, it requires police prove there is intent to commit harm. The South Australian law which passed today, does not require proof of intention to harm the child. Alleged offenders face a penalty of five years imprisonment and if authorities are able to prove there was also an intention to commit a crime against the child the maximum penalty rises to 10 years.

Garry Newman, the 50-year-old paedophile who murdered 15-year-old Carly in 2007 south of Adelaide, posed as an 18-year-old musician from Melbourne to deceive her for 18 months through online contact and phone calls. Newman’s deceptive actions of lying about his age to Carly and pretending to be someone other than who he was, which ultimately led to Carly’s death, were not a crime under state law meaning police could not intervene before he harmed Carly.

"South Australia is now leading the way in legislating to protect children against online predators and the Carly Ryan Foundation will be advocating for other states and territories to follow suit," Ms Ryan said. "I want Australia to be the safest place for a young person to connect online so they can fully embrace this technology to benefit their lives and seek out positive connections."

The Carly Ryan Foundation thanks all members of parliament and particularly the South Australian community for their amazing support for Carly's Law.

Allies in the fight against the release of recidivist paedophiles, the Carly Ryan Foundation and one of the victims of serial paedophile Colin Humphrys, have welcomed the news that he and several other offenders like him will remain in prison thanks to new laws designed to keep the community safe from sex offenders unable or unwilling to control their impulses to sexually abuse innocent children.

XX is so grateful to both sides of politics who have listened to his experience and to community concerns. The absurd situation of impulsive serial child sex offenders given the freedom to reoffend has been addressed by our Parliament.

“I’m relieved that these new laws are in line with community expectations, that the rights of children are being held in higher regard rather than these insidious criminals right to reoffend”

XX has spoken with Adam Kimber today and commented saying;

“This is a real personal relief to me and I want to thank your office for choosing to test these new laws”

Sonya Ryan, CEO & Founder of The Carly Ryan Foundation, who is with XX today, commends him for his continued advocacy to help prevent harm to others.

“I’m pleased the CRF was able to support XX in his public appeal ensuring the protection of children is an absolute priority for our society”

“The SA community will now be protected from serial sex offenders and I too commend the DPP for applying these new laws today”

MEDIA RELEASE - SA Introduces Carly's Law

14/05/2018

Murdered South Australian teenager Carly Ryan will soon have her legacy enshrined in legislation, with a Bill for Carly’s Law being introduced into State Parliament today.

Following a tireless campaign at state and federal level, the new SA Government agreed to make a move on the proposal put to them by Carly’s mum, Sonya Ryan. Ms Ryan, who is also the CEO and Founder of harm-prevention charity the Carly Ryan Foundation, has been lobbying for SA to introduce the original version of Carly’s Law which makes it illegal for a person to lie about their age to a child and then attempt to meet that child.

“Knowing our home state will soon have a law named after my beautiful daughter that will help police catch predators before they harm children, is an indescribable feeling,” Ms Ryan said.

“When we met with Attorney-General Vickie Chapman a fortnight ago, she immediately saw the merit in Carly’s Law and I’m grateful to her for moving quickly and introducing it today.

“We know from our work with police they’re eager for a law that allows them to arrest a predator before a child is groomed or procured for sex because by that stage, harm has occurred.“Carly’s Law in SA will allow police to intervene even sooner to prevent harm, which is the mission of the Carly Ryan Foundation.”

Last year, following the 10-year anniversary of Carly’s murder, the Federal Government agreed to insert a version of Carly’s Law into the Commonwealth Criminal Code. This year on the 11th anniversary, which coincided with the SA election, the Carly Ryan Foundation renewed its push for Carly’s Law to be introduced in its home jurisdiction.

Garry Newman, the 50-year-old paedophile who murdered 15-year-old Carly in 2007 south of Adelaide, posed as an 18-year-old musician from Melbourne to deceive her for 18 months through online contact and phone calls. Newman’s deceptive actions of lying about his age to Carly and pretending to be someone other than who he was, which ultimately led to Carly’s death, are not a crime under existing state law.

At a Commonwealth level, while Carly’s Law is broad in that acts in preparation to cause harm or engage in sexual activity with a child is outlawed, including lying about age, it requires police prove there is intent to commit harm. Alleged offenders throughout the country have been charged with Carly’s Law since it passed parliament on June 15, 2017, with a WA man recently pleading guilty to the charge. However, feedback from police is the SA legislation would enable them to intervene even sooner.

“We don’t want police to be burdened with the need to prove intent to harm – we want them to be able to act as soon as possible,” Ms Ryan said. “Police will now have a choice to use the Commonwealth law or State law depending on the nature of the offending and the evidence they’ve gathered. I’m so grateful my daughter’s legacy is now part of the child exploitation team’s toolkit for intercepting vile predators.”

“There is absolutely no reason for an adult to lie about their age to a child and then attempt to meet that child – none. So we look forward to the swift passage of the Dishonest Communication With Children Bill through the SA Parliament and our state leading the way in plugging gaps in the law to help protect our children.”

eSAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH STEERING GROUP CALL TO ACTION - #NDA2018

05/04/2018

The eSafety and Mental Health Steering Group is urging Australians to understand the realities of cyberbullying and its nexus to online wellbeing.

Parents and educators are understandably concerned about this issue, and so are we, as some of the country’s leading online safety and mental health organisations. Recent focus on the serious issue of cyberbullying in the media has further raised concerns and ignited an important national discussion.

There’s no question that technology is becoming a more persistent fixture in young people’s lives, and as this occurs the number of young people experiencing cyberbullying may increase. We also acknowledge the strong parental concerns about this issue, and that more needs to be done to tackle this problem. But it is important to note that over the past five years consistent research demonstrates that the rate of young Australians who have been cyberbullied remains at one in five. This is one in five too many, and there are a number of efforts underway to tackle these issues on several fronts. No one should experience cyberbullying.

What is of concern to the child support and mental health community are recent reports that cyberbullying directly and inevitably leads to suicide. Research shows that suicide is in fact a complex, individualised tragedy with multiple contributing factors, of which cyberbullying may be one. There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a child and we, as a collective, want to prevent future tragedies from happening. Suggesting there is such a direct link between cyberbullying and suicide may contribute to a copycat effect. This may lead vulnerable teens and children to consider suicide as a viable option, before seeking out other forms of available support. Mindful discussions about suicide and the contributing factors can change public misperceptions and correct myths, and also encourage those who are vulnerable or at risk to seek help. We believe that we need to reframe the discussion around suicide and online wellbeing, and give parents, educators and young people the tools they need to understand the issues, problem solve and engage constructively. We have world leading cyberbullying and mental health services and advice available, including evidence-based e-mental health services.

We want to make sure Australians know where these services sit, and can access them. We want to acknowledge that the online world can be a powerful force for good – building community and resilience, and providing access to education and support. Many young people turn to online spaces first when seeking help for issues with their mental health.

All of our organisations here can help parents, educators and young people themselves find solutions-based pathways for their specific situation and can help improve their mental health and online wellbeing.

This National Day of Action, we want young people to know they do not need to suffer in silence, or alone, and that there is indeed help.

Our collective call to action for #NDA2018 includes:

• For parents concerned about cyberbullying, talk to your child early and often about what they are doing online. Let them know you’re there to help, no matter what.

• For young Australians experiencing cyberbullying, we encourage them to report the cyberbullying to the eSafety Office at www.esafety.gov.au, to help get cyberbullying material taken down from social media sites.

• For Australians in need of psychological support, help with online issues, and support with bullying there are a range of mental health services, online safety and anti-bullying organisations that can assist: www.esafety.gov.au/online-wellbeing-hub.

* For guidelines on responsible reporting of suicide and mental wellbeing, go to - www.mindframe-media.info/

Statement signatories

• Alannah and Madeline Foundation

• Australian Multicultural Foundation

• Black Dog Institute • Butterfly Foundation

• Carly Ryan Foundation

• EveryMind

• Headspace

• Kid’s Helpline

• Lifeline Research Foundation

• Minus 18

• Office of the eSafety Commissioner

• Project RockIt

• Sane

• Think U Know

Election campaign call for Carly's Law in SA

20/02/2018

On the 11-year anniversary of the murder of 15-year-old South Australian Carly Ryan by an online predator, the Foundation named in her honour is calling for Carly’s Law to be introduced in SA.The renewed push coincides with the state election campaign officially kicking off on the weekend, ahead of the March 17 poll.Founder and CEO of The Carly Ryan Foundation and Carly’s mum, Sonya Ryan, said the 20th of February was an unbelievably difficult day each year for Carly’s family and friends but she’s driven by what has already been achieved through Carly’s legacy."Last year, following the 10-year anniversary of Carly’s murder, the CRF successfully campaigned for Carly’s Law to be inserted into the Commonwealth Criminal Code and I hope to see the same bipartisan support in SA," Sonya said."All Australian jurisdictions have a responsibility for combatting child sex offences and SA should ensure it has properly filled the gap in legislation here."SA-Best has guaranteed they will introduce a bill for Carly’s Law if any of their candidates are elected. I call on the Labor and Liberal Parties to pledge their support for Carly’s Law in the next parliament."The proposed state legislation is the original form of Carly’s Law which makes lying about your age to a child online and attempting to meet that child, a crime.Garry Newman, the 50-year-old paedophile who murdered Carly, posed as an 18-year-old musician from Melbourne to deceive her for 18 months through online contact and phone calls.At a Commonwealth level, while broad in that any act in preparation to cause harm or engage in sexual activity with a child is outlawed, Carly’s Law requires that police prove there is intent to commit harm.This year, the CRF has also launched ‘Project Connect’, its new online safety seminars for students from year 5 to year 12 and for parents and the community. "Community education is the most important element of preventing crimes from occurring in the first place," Sonya said."The CRF’s online safety seminars have reached more than 100,000 South Australian children so far and many more around the country."Project Connect builds on that work with topics not just including online safety, but also emotional intelligence, image-based abuse resilience, understanding the law, empowerment and connection to support services."High school students can also access sex education workshops that cover healthy relationships, impact of online pornography, consent and coercion, and referral services and support."Both Carly and I would have benefitted from Project Connect immensely 11 years ago and I strongly encourage every school and parent to reach out to us to discuss the seminars or other resources we can provide."Carly’s Law is vital to ensuring our law enforcement agencies are able to intercept perpetrators but our kids and parents must know what behaviours and communications to look for and report and how to protect themselves even before the police step in."For more information on Project Connect email: info@carlyryranfoundation.com

Media contact: Karina Natt - karina.natt@carlyryanfoundation.com

Carly's mum's new ally to fight sex predators

28/01/2018

Carly Ryan Foundation CEO and Founder Sonya Ryan has welcomed the funding commitment from the South Australian Government, announced today.

The State Government will invest about $660,000 to help the Carly Ryan Foundation continue its vital work educating young people about the dangers of cyber bullying and online predatory behaviour. The funding will cover the cost of trained presenters, staff and the ability to offer support services for victims of crime and the continuation of the Foundation’s programs in schools.

The Carly Ryan Foundation is a non-profit harm prevention charity established after the murder of 15-year-old South Australian Carly Ryan by an online predator, to promote internet safety and help prevent crimes against children and young people.

The State Government has committed to providing about $220,000 in funding each year for the next three years.

“I'm so pleased the State Government has recognised the value of the Carly Ryan Foundation and leveraging Carly's legacy to help prevent harm to children,” Ms Ryan said.

“Through this funding commitment, the CRF will be able to continue to offer direct support to young South Australians and their families.

“By empowering children and the broader community through education and awareness we can tackle issues like bullying and online predators to prevent negative and harmful actions and keep kids safe.

“It's wonderful that the CRF will now be able to expand its reach, not just in the delivery of seminars and workshops, but by continuing to contribute to the national discussion on tackling bullying and cybercrime, supporting victims and campaigning for law and policy reforms which enhance the protection of children and the delivery of justice.”

Education and Child Development Minister Susan Close said: “Cyber bullying and online predatory behaviour has no place in our community and can have disastrous consequences.” “The Carly Ryan Foundation’s approach is about building on the emotional intelligence of young people, enabling them to make better choices, have self-respect and build resilience,” Minister Close said.

“So far, the Carly Ryan Foundation has visited more than 400 schools in South Australia – providing support to more than 100,000 students and the State Government funding will be used to deliver more workshops

“Sonya Ryan has turned the tragic loss of her daughter Carly into a positive initiative and the State Government is pleased to be able to ensure her hard work continues for years to come.”

“I am delighted to hear about the South Australian government support for the incredible Carly Ryan Foundation,” Ms Inman Grant said.

“As one of our Certified Online Safety Providers, we have seen how Sonya Ryan makes important connections with young people by telling her harrowing story and engages them in a way that really resonates and encourages them to take charge of their own online safety journey. “Sonya makes a valuable contribution to the Online Safety Consultative Working Group and this support will enable her to focus on what she does best—making the internet safer for young Australians.”

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner and the Carly Ryan Foundation acknowledge the trauma and pain caused within the Adelaide community following the tragic death of teenager Libby Bell who committed suicide following a reported campaign of bullying directed toward her, both online and offline.

“No child or family should have to experience such a heartbreaking tragedy, especially at the hands of bullying and cyberbullying,” says eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant

“Our Office applauds the many friends, family and others who have taken to social media with positive messages of support, and to take a stand against unacceptable bullying behaviour.”

The Carly Ryan Foundation was established by Sonya Ryan, who lost her own teenage daughter in tragic circumstances a decade ago when Carly was murdered by an online predator posing as a teenage boy.

“Loss is loss—there is no escaping the intensity of grief Libby’s parents and family are experiencing right now. I am personally offering my love and support to the family as they go through what no one should ever have to,” says Ms Ryan

“For every young person and for every adult experiencing pain or grief or the effects of negative behaviours such as cyberbullying—when there seems like there’s no way forward—know that you can reach out, that help is available.”

In dealing with cyberbullying and other online issues, the eSafety Office and the Carly Ryan Foundation believe in an holistic approach, working with the person being targeted, their family, their school, social media services, and when necessary, the police, to help address the issue.

“We all have a role to play in tackling these issues, and laws have their place in dealing with unacceptable behaviour in our society. However, it’s vital to raise awareness of the tools and resources that can prevent negative actions,” says Ms Inman Grant

“While laws can address the damage after the fact, they may not serve as a deterrent to teenagers, whereas education and early intervention can prevent devastating outcomes.”

The Carly Ryan Foundation works with schools across South Australia and the nation to empower young people to keep themselves and others safe while navigating the internet and apps.

“I see so many young people who think it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. When they learn that help is available, that they can take action, it has a life-changing effect,” says Ms Ryan.

If you know a young person experiencing serious cyberbullying, help is available. Any Australian under the age of 18, or an adult authorised by the young person, can report cyberbullying to esafety.gov.au/reportcyberbullying.

If you or someone you know needs help due to thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Julie Inman Grant or Sonya Ryan, please contact:Dominique Tomarchio 02 9334 7873 and 0427 178 689 or media@esafety.gov.au.

Carly's Law

10/05/2017

Young Australians will have greater protection from the vile grooming of online predators under tough new laws to be introduced by the Australian Government.

Carly's Law will make it a crime for an adult to use a carriage service to commit an act in preparation for, or planning to, cause harm to or engage in or procure sexual activity with a minor. Importantly, this will include those who misrepresent their age.

Carly's Law is the result of a tireless crusade by Adelaide mother Sonya Ryan, whose 15 year old daughter Carly was murdered a decade ago by an online predator posing as a teenage boy.

This is a testament to Sonya Ryan, who has turned a story about the loss of a life into one that will now save many lives. For a decade she has tirelessly worked to achieve an outcome that would better protect young Australians in the online world.

Now, she has achieved what she set out to do; a law that will protect young Australians and serve as an enduring legacy for Carly.

Carly's Law will enable law enforcement agencies to take action against predators sooner and with greater consequence. It will give police the power to intervene before predators have a chance to act, and will also serve as a strong deterrent, with a tough new sentence of 10 years prison for convicted offenders.

"We thank Senators Nick Xenophon, Skye Kakoschke-Moore and Derryn Hinch for their ongoing efforts to support Sonya Ryan and the Carly Ryan Foundation to see this measure achieved," Minister for Justice Michael Keenan said in a statement.

"Carly's Law complements the Government's ongoing work to counter online sexual exploitation of children, including through the AFP's ThinkUKnow program that educates students, parents and teachers."

Keenan said the law also builds on work the Government initiated with states and territories in October 2016, appointing a working group to review existing and potential initiatives to combat child sex offenders.

The working group will report back before the end of 2017 on operational aspects of sex offender registration schemes, post-sentence court-ordered schemes, the restriction of overseas travel by convicted child sex offenders and public notification schemes.

Photo - Sonya Ryan with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull following the announcement of the introduction of Carly's Law

Welcome 2017

10/02/2017

Happy 2017 everyone! As we begin the year we would like to remind you all of the information we have readily available to email you if you have any questions with regards to apps and online games;

Remember, in the terms of service of most apps it requires that users be at least 13 years old to use these platforms. Check the app review store before allowing your child/teen to download any app and learn as much as you can about it so you know how to set privacy, turn off location settings, completely understanding how your child can use it while keeping themselves and their family safe.info@carlyryanfoundation.com

Thread

A new personal safety app developed by the Carly Ryan Foundation (CRF) which enables children and other users to send emergency alerts and broadcast their GPS location to trusted contacts was unveiled by Education and Child Development Minister Jennifer Rankine on January 28th 2015.

The Thread app - developed with funding from the State Government and Google - is the latest in a range of measures to improve children and young people's safety in our State.

Minister Rankine launched Thread alongside CRF Director Sonya Ryan, and said it will help children and young people become more educated and aware of their personal safety, and give parents discreet contact with their children when they're not in a supervised environment.“The safety and protection of their children and young people is at the forefront of parents' and carers' minds, which is why we support the Carly Ryan Foundation in supporting and alerting families on how they can help protect their children from the dangers which sadly exist in our society," Ms Rankine said.

The State Government was pleased to contribute to the app's development, and I'm confident it will be a vital tool for families, particularly as children move out into the world on their own.

“This support is one of a range of measures I have introduced to strengthen child protection, including enhanced safety screening of professionals and volunteers who work with children, increased resources for the Child Abuse Report Line and the creation of a dedicated Incident Management Division to improve the way schools report and respond to safety concerns."

CRF Director Sonya Ryan said she hoped Thread would encourage families to talk openly about the importance of regular communication, personal safety and mutual trust.

“While Thread has an underlying focus on safety, it is also about building trust between children and their parents, and making it known that their safety and whereabouts is important," Ms Ryan said.

Ms Ryan said that the devastating loss of her daughter Carly had given her a chilling insight into how easily young people could find themselves alone and exposed if they innocently misplaced their trust.

“Sadly, young people are not fitted with the benefit of experience when it comes to navigating the outside world, and often have more limited financial means, transport and social supports compared to adults; this can make them vulnerable in emergency situations. We wanted to create an app that was not only simple, secure and accessible to a range of different age groups, but also functional within an emergency situation - which is where the GPS messaging and alert features have the potential to make a very real difference."

Some of the app's key features include:

A compulsory check-in function that allows parents to organise alerts for when their child arrives at their intended destination or misses their scheduled arrival, as well as an ad hoc check-in function for older users to discreetly keep in touch with their families

An emergency alert function which simultaneously connects users with the 000 and their nominated contacts in an emergency

Chat and photo functions giving users the power to instantly summon friends for help even in non-emergency situations

Free to download and use, meaning users can send and receive information without call credits

A discreet and aesthetically-pleasing design aimed at an increasingly tech-savvy audience

Automatic email back up function to ensure location, data and other information can be easily retrieved by police and emergency services